Spiritual Directors & Retreat Leaders

Spiritual Directors

Seeking the Spirit Within verifies that each person listed here has been certified by a program of spiritual direction formation and is both going to spiritual direction themselves and participating in Reflective Practices of Spiritual Directors with qualified facilitators.

Remember, it is up to you to choose your spiritual director wisely. You are encouraged to speak with one or two directors in order to establish a comfortable fit for you and the director. Let each person you speak with know what urges you to seek a relationship with a spiritual director, what you expect, and learn what you can expect from the director. Listen for the way the spirit is guiding you in your selection process.

• Vicki Schliefer Buras, Omaha – 402-740-2824 – Christian, Ecumenical 
• Cathy Mann Christiansen, Omaha -- 402-250-4093 -- Reformed Church of America
• Kris Dill, South Sioux City -- 715-680-9062 -- Lutheran
• Terry Dowling, North Platte – (308) 532-7518 or 308-530-6597 – Christian, Lutheran 
• Rev Dr. John J Duling, Lincoln -- 402-981-6073 -- Presbyterian USA 
• Nicole Geiler, Omaha -- 402-960-8401 -- PCUSA, other 
• Deb Gray, Omaha – 402-680-6020– ELCA Lutheran 
• Patrick Gregory, Omaha – 402-533-9900 – ELCA Lutheran 
• Alissa Gunning, Lincoln – 402-420-2005 - Open to all faith traditions, Lutheran 
• Deborah Hammer, Wayne – 402-518-0423 – ELCA Lutheran 
• Janice Japp, Omaha -- 402-650-0586 -- United Methodist
• Shirley Knight, Omaha – 402-670-5467 - ELCA Lutheran 
• Lisa Kramme, Fremont – 402-669-6309– ELCA Lutheran 
• Anne Kubr, Lincoln -- 402-580-1898 -- ELCA Lutheran 
• Denise Mainquist, Lincoln -- 402-617-5417 -- ELCA Lutheran (Open to all faith traditions) 
• Carol Mapa, Gothenburg -- 605-391-1086 -- ELCA Lutheran
• Rev. Brad Meyer, Omaha – 402-334-1999 – Lutheran, ELCA 
• Kathy Miller, Seward – 402-643-9524  – ELCA Lutheran 
• Mary Mohl, Wayne -- 402-841-1009 -- ELCA
• Rev. Glenda Dietrich Moore, Lincoln - 402-483-5308 - Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 
• Shirley Moore, Lincoln -- 402-730-6729 -- Presbyterian Church of America (PCA)
• Julie Nutsch, Fairbury -- 402-520-0908 -- Lutheran
• Greg Schuerman, Omaha -- 402-216-3212 -- ELCA Lutheran 
• Terri Storer, Lincoln – 402-440-4696 – United Methodist 
• Rev. Ann Sundberg, Chadron – 919-475-9754 – ELCA Lutheran 
• Patrick Sipes, Byron-- 402-971-0834-- ELCA Lutheran 
• Julie Rother, Wayne-- ELCA Lutheran 
• Kathryne Stelzer, Spirit Lake, IA --712-540-0656 -- Lutheran
• Mark Stelzer, Spirit Lake, IA -- 712-540-2750 -- ELCA Lutheran
• Tracey Vrba, Fremont

Retreat Leaders

These spiritual directors have consistently demonstrated gifts for retreat leadership and are suggested to you by the Seeking the Spirit Within Advisory Board. They are experienced retreat leaders who are available to serve as resources and leaders for retreats in the Nebraska Synod. A customary honorarium is $60 per contact hour plus mileage and expenses.

• Shirley Knight, Omaha – (402) 468-5557; cell: (402) 670-5467
• Rev. Brad Meyer, Omaha – (402) 334-1999
• Kathryn Paisley, Lincoln – (402) 423-4769 Ext. 107;  cell: (402) 613-0600